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Kent Bazemore said that he is going to continue to try to become one of the top defenders in the league.

"I’m just going to continue to try to be one of the best defenders in the NBA," Bazemore said. "I’ve been doing a lot of alternate training this offseason, playing tennis, golf and certain things to shape my brain to think differently." Bazemore was solid for the Hawks off the bench last season, but he could asked to play a much larger role with DeMarre Carroll out of the picture. Thabo Sefolosha is currently the favorite to start at the three, but keep a close eye on Bazemore during the preseason. Jul 31 - 12:57 PM

Kent Bazemore will draw the start in place of Kyle Korver (ankle) for Game 3 vs. the Cavaliers on Sunday.

Korver is out for the remainder of the postseason, so Bazemore should be locked in as the starter moving forward. In 10 starts during the regular season, Bazemore averaged 10.2 points, 4.8 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.1 3-pointers, so he could be a solid option in daily leagues. May 24 - 10:25 AM

DeMarre Carroll (knee) will start in Friday's Game 2 against the Cavs.

Carroll was wincing throughout warmups and owners have to plan for some sort of limitation. Kent Bazemore and Paul Millsap may end up picking up the slack on LeBron James. If Carroll falters then Bazemore stands to gain the most here in terms of playing time, but his numbers could suffer if he has to cover LeBron a lot. Kyle Korver could also get some time on the King. May 22 - 7:59 PM

Kent Bazemore is ready to step into the starting lineup as LeBron James' primary defender if DeMarre Carroll (knee) can't give it a go for Friday's Game 2.

"It’s great," Bazemore said regarding the opportunity to enter the starting lineup and guard James. "It’s a great platform to show what you can do. They brought me here as a defender and that’s my job. What a great measuring stick to go up against one of the best." The energy exerted while guarding one of the best players in the league will likely lead to a limited offensive output from Bazemore, so even if he slides into a starting role, he's not going to be a great daily league play. May 22 - 12:53 PM

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Kent Bazemore will draw the start in place of Kyle Korver (ankle) for Game 3 vs. the Cavaliers on Sunday.

Korver is out for the remainder of the postseason, so Bazemore should be locked in as the starter moving forward. In 10 starts during the regular season, Bazemore averaged 10.2 points, 4.8 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.1 3-pointers, so he could be a solid option in daily leagues.

DeMarre Carroll (knee) will start in Friday's Game 2 against the Cavs.

Carroll was wincing throughout warmups and owners have to plan for some sort of limitation. Kent Bazemore and Paul Millsap may end up picking up the slack on LeBron James. If Carroll falters then Bazemore stands to gain the most here in terms of playing time, but his numbers could suffer if he has to cover LeBron a lot. Kyle Korver could also get some time on the King.

Kent Bazemore is ready to step into the starting lineup as LeBron James' primary defender if DeMarre Carroll (knee) can't give it a go for Friday's Game 2.

"It’s great," Bazemore said regarding the opportunity to enter the starting lineup and guard James. "It’s a great platform to show what you can do. They brought me here as a defender and that’s my job. What a great measuring stick to go up against one of the best." The energy exerted while guarding one of the best players in the league will likely lead to a limited offensive output from Bazemore, so even if he slides into a starting role, he's not going to be a great daily league play.

Kent Bazemore played 16 minutes against the Cavs on Wednesday with 10 points, four rebounds and one block.

DeMarre Carroll (knee) suffered an injury today and he's likely going to miss time. Bazemore will have to defend LeBron James on occasion and he'll also need to cut down on his mental mistakes. Expect him to play minutes in the upper 20s while the Hawks may also go with two-PG lineups a lot more.

Kent Bazemore struggled in a start for the short-handed Hawks on Sunday, going 2-of-8 from the field to score seven points in a 99-108 loss vs. Washington.

It was a letdown for owners relying on Bazemore as a starter, though he eased the sting by adding six rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block. He's slumping offensively over his past six games, making 34.8 percent FGs and 60.0 percent FTs, and he belongs on the waiver wire with DeMarre Carroll due back on Monday.

Kent Bazemore will slide into the starting lineup for Sunday's game vs. the Wizards.

Through nine games as a starter this season Bazemore has put in averages of 10.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.2 three-pointers per game. He's going to have plenty of opportunity to put up decent numbers tonight with the entire Hawks' starting five (rest) on the sidelines, so he's worth considering as a plug-and-play option in daily leagues.

Kent Bazemore made 7-of-14 from the field and 3-of-4 from the line for 20 points against the Hornets on Saturday with five rebounds, two assists, one steal and three 3-pointers in 33 minutes.

He brought the ball up a lot tonight and was also setting up for plenty of corner treys. Bazemore's increased usage tonight is a great sign for his value going forward and he's certainly someone to think about for next week with the Hawks kicking off the week on a back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday.

Kent Bazemore returned to the Hawks' bench with Kyle Korver (nose) active on Sunday, going scoreless without any stats to his credit in 17 minutes.

Ouch. Bazemore is averaging a middling 9.4 points, 4.6 boards and 1.8 assists as a starter this season, but he earns his keep in fantasy leagues with 1.0 triples, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks. A bench role isn't nearly as conducive to value, however, as he's averaging just 15.2 minutes as a reserve, so he can be cut in all leagues now that Korver is healthy.

Kent Bazemore scored 10 points on 4-of-9 shooting (including two threes) with four rebounds, one steal and one block in Friday's loss to the Thunder.

Bazemore has been a late-round value for 15 games now and it's unclear if Thabo Sefolosha's eventual return will knock him off that path. He's averaging 26 mpg over that span and making his best contributions in the money stat categories, averaging a combined 3.1 steals, blocks and threes per game.

Kent Bazemore drew praise from Jeff Teague for his ability to be the ultimate teammate.

"We always had some funny guys, but his energy and his passion for the game rubs off on you on the floor and the locker room," Teague said. "He’s probably one of the best teammates I ever had." Bazemore has started the last two games for the Hawks and has averaged 12.0 points, 5.5 boards, 3.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 3-pointers over that span, and with Kyle Korver (nose) likely to miss a few more games, Bazemore is suddenly worth a look in most leagues for owners in need of short-term value. The Hawks may continue to rest their key players down the stretch as well, meaning Bazemore could potentially carve out a nice role even when Korver returns.

Kent Bazemore scored 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting (including two threes) with two rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block over 29 minutes against the Kings on Monday.

Bazemore has been productive over his last four games, averaging 10.5 points with 1.0 treys, 4.3 boards, 2.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks while hitting 48.3 percent from the field. He's definitely shooting over his head and those defensive stats will come back to earth, too, but with the Hawks ready to rest guys and Kyle Korver out for the rest of the week there's a chance he's worth owning and using down the stretch.

Kent Bazemore made the most of his fill-in start for DeMarre Carroll (rest) on Sunday, notching 13 points, one 3-pointer, nine boards, three assists and two blocks vs. L.A.

Kyle Korver broke his nose tonight and opportunistic owners may want to add Bazemore, as Korver won't play on Monday and could miss more games. Bazemore may come off the bench behind Shelvin Mack but he has enough upside to warrant ownership in a 30-minute role, so we'll pass along updates on Korver as soon as possible.

Kent Bazemore scored 15 points in a start against the Heat on Saturday with two rebounds, one assist, three steals and two 3-pointers.

The Hawks rested DeMarre Carroll and Thabo Sefolosha (calf) is not close to a return, so Bazemore had a big chance tonight. Carroll should be ready to go for next week, which means Bazemore can stay on the wire in most formats.

Hawks swingman Kent Bazemore came off the bench for 14 points, two 3-pointers, five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 30 minutes of action on Sunday.

He made 5-of-11 FGs and 2-of-2 FTs without any turnovers. Bazemore is worth a look in deeper formats, especially if you need 3-pointers and steals, as he's bound to averaging 25-30 minutes per game with Thabo Sefolosha (calf) sidelined for 6-8 weeks.

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Shelvin Mack underwent successful shoulder surgery on Tuesday, and he is expected to make a full recovery in 3-4 months.

Mack owns career-averages of 5.4 points and 2.8 assists on 41.4 percent shooting from the field. He should be ready to go by the start of next year's training camp, but as the third-string point guard in Atlanta, it'll take more than a few injuries for him to gain any sort of relevancy in fantasy leagues. Obviously he's not someone to target on draft day in standard leagues.

Kyle Korver (ankle, elbow) remains hopeful that he will be ready in time for training camp.

"I’m doing OK," Korver said. "Both ankle and elbow are progressing fine. I’m definitely hopeful that they will be ready to go by camp." Korver had surgery on his right elbow and his right ankle, but all signs point to him being ready to start the season. He posted averages of 12.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.9 3-pointers in 75 appearances last season, and he will once again be an elite option for any owner in need of 3-pointers.

Thabo Sefolosha (ankle) said he's progressing in his rehab, but is unsure of exactly when he'll be back on the court.

Sefolosha said he's feeling better after undergoing surgery on his broken right fibula that he suffered in an April altercation with police in New York City, but still doesn't have a timetable. "I am doing better every day," Sefolosha said. "The leg and ankle are feeling good but it is too early to say exactly when I’ll be back on the court." There is a chance that Sefolosha ends up as Atlanta's starting small forward with DeMarre Carroll gone, but he's still more of a defensive specialist and isn't worth a roster spot in standard fantasy leagues.

He was having another solid game before the injury, scoring six points with five rebounds and one block in 14 minutes. Taveres has a 7'9" wingspan and the Hawks will certainly be hoping they have the next Rudy Gobert on their hands. Of course, Taveres has a lot to prove.